Group AppleBee’s Picture – January 2008
Asian Asparagus Soup
I had 3/4ths of an order of Spicy Asparagus leftover from PF Changs and decided to turn it into soup.
POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 4 ( 1-1/2 cups)
1 Tbsp store-bought horseradish *(optional to save points)
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
12 oz fat-free evaporated milk
3 tsp olive oil
1 tsp sesame oil *(optional to save points)
15 oz canned asparagus
2 tsp garlic [...]
Good Luck Parm – HG Eggplant Parm
Good Luck Parm – Thanks HG for this great Eggplant Parm makeover!
HG’s No Harm Eggplant Parm
When we brought a beauteous eggplant (purple is pretty!) back to the HG HQ to make a better-for-you version of eggplant parmesan, we weren’t the only ones excited — our Fiber One practically jumped into the blender and blended itself [...]
Read More..>>Popcorn in a Brown Bag
1 brown lunch bag
1/4 cup popcorn (1 handful)
Put popcorn to cover the bottom of a lunch style brown bag. Set the timer for anywhere from a 2 minutes to 2 1/2, just listen for the popcorn to stop popping (in my microwave it takes 2 minutes). Enjoy.
Ways to spice it up:
Sprinkle some Butter Buds for a buttery taste
Sprinkle with a [...]
Jerk Halibut with Apple-Sweet Potato Mash
Jerk Halibut with Apple-Sweet Potato Mash
From Good Housekeeping, triple-tested at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute
Jerk seasoning is a popular spice blend sold by many companies. Some, but not all blends, contain salt. Choose one that’s salt free — the spice combination in all brands is so flavorful, you won’t even miss it.
Ingredients:
2 lbs sweet potatoes, [...]
Baked Oatmeal
2 cups uncooked oatmeal
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup fat-free skim milk
1/2 cup Egg Beaters or 2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup Splenda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon (or more) or use apple pie spice
2 medium bananas, mashed
1. Preheat oven to 350*. Combine wet ingredients and add dry ingredients. Bake in sprayed [...]
Group AppleBee’s Picture from September
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Read More..>>Spinach/Strawberry Salad
Spinach/Strawberry Salad
1 bag baby spinach
8 oz sliced strawberries
1/4 red onion,sliced
1/4 c sliced almonds
optional 1/2 cucumber
Divine Dressing: 1/3 c splenda or sugar
Juice of one lemon
1 tsp. poppy seeds
2 tbs. white wine vinegar
1 tbs. veggie or olive oil
Grecian Spaghetti Squash Saute
Grecian Spaghetti Squash Saute
Servings | 4
Preparation Time | 20 min
Cooking Time | 25 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy side dishes | This combo of feta, chickpeas, sauteed scallions and spaghetti squash makes a fantastic vegetarian main course or a great side dish with chicken or fish.
Ingredients
2 pound raw spaghetti squash
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup scallion(s), sliced
2 [...]
3 Zero Point Soups
Asian-Inspired Zero POINTS-Value Soup
Makes 12 servings
POINTS® value | 0 per serving
Ingredients
2 cups bok choy, chopped
2 cups Chinese cabbage, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh ginger root, thinly sliced and julienned
1 cup oyster mushrooms
2 cups scallions, chopped
1 cup canned water chestnuts, sliced (8 oz can)
½ cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
6 cups [...]
Baked Banana Splits
Servings | 4
Preparation Time | 15 min
Cooking Time | 30 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy desserts | Try substituting any flavored extract you like in the sauce for this creative take on banana splits. Almond, maple, rum, orange – whatever you prefer.
Ingredients
1 sprays cooking spray
4 large banana(s), ripe, peeled
8 oz canned crushed pineapple in juice, drained
2 [...]
Mexican-Style Pork and Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Stew
Mexican-Style Pork and Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Stew
Servings | 4
Preparation Time | 20 min
Cooking Time | 420 min
Level of Difficulty | Moderate main meals | Ready for Cinco de Mayo? Turn up the heat in this delicious Mexican stew by stirring in a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of your favorite spicy salsa just before serving.
Ingredients
1 small [...]
Read More..>>Three Bean and Pork Slow Cooker Chili
Three Bean and Pork Slow Cooker Chili
Servings | 10
Preparation Time | 35 min
Cooking Time | 480 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy main meals | Chunks of pork tenderloin make this chili especially robust. Spicy peppers add even more flavor.
Ingredients
1 medium onion(s), chopped
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 cup carrot(s), chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder, medium-hot
1 tsp dried oregano, [...]
Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Stew
Italian Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Stew
Servings | 6
Preparation Time | 25 min
Cooking Time | 420 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy soups | This stew is a wonderful winter-warmer. You can also substitute 2 cups of fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths, for the zucchini.
Ingredients
1 small onion(s), chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 large zucchini, diced
1 [...]